Key opinion leaders in the field of Asian Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery met at the Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last November 5 to 7, 2009 for the first Asian Breast Aesthetic Symposium. Themed “Taking it to the next level”, the “ by-invitation only” event focused primarily on aesthetic surgery of Read more…
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Plastic surgeons from around the world convened at the Hilton Convention Center in Istanbul, Turkey last June 19 to 22, 2009 for the annual Congress of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The convention was held in conjunction with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Recognizing the need for quality continuing education Read more…
Plastic surgeons from around the world convened at the Javits Convention Center in New York City last April 19-24, 2007 for the annual meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). Recognizing the need for quality continuing education for aesthetic plastic surgeons, the convention Read more…
If you’ve been considering cosmetic surgery but couldn’t afford it, you can benefit from the current trend of medical travel. More and more people from all over the world are traveling to other countries to get medical, dental, and surgical services from hospitals and other health destinations. Many patients wanting to get cosmetic plastic surgery Read more…
In line with the Philippine Medical Tourism program’s goal to promote the country as the “new hub of wellness and medical care in Asia”, the Manila Doctors Hospital, inaugurated its Aesthetic Surgery Center on March 8, 2007. The new Center aims to provide patients with affordable world-class aesthetic plastic surgery in a quality, ISO certified Read more…
The Philippine Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (PAPRAS) conducted a workshop on liposuction last Saturday, November 18, 2006. A series of lectures were given on various topics: history and development of liposuction, current liposuction techniques, new technologies, particularly the new Erchonia laser, and autologous fat injection into the facial muscles for facial rejuvenation. Read more…
The 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery was held at the Sheraton Chaing Mai Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand last October 16 – 18, 2006. The theme of the conference was “The Cutting Edge in Plastic Surgery and Charm of the North”. In attendance were plastic and reconstructive surgeons from around the world, most of us Read more…
If you are considering cosmetic surgery, the most important decision you will make is your choice of surgeon. If you want to minimize the risks and possible complications of surgery, choose a reliable, trustworthy and qualified plastic surgeon who has had the trainng and experience necessary for the success of your surgery. Many patients do Read more…
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Evaluating Cosmetic Surgeon Credentials
Cosmetic surgery is elective surgery. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, you should be aware that you can make certain decisions that can minimize the risks and possible complications of surgery. The most important decision is your choice of surgeon. The vast majority of patients are anxious and uneasy about the process of choosing the Read more…
Have you ever held a bag of marbles in your hand? Believe it or not, this was how my patient’s breasts felt like. She had multiple lumps all over her breasts, the result of multiple injections of silicone oil given one year ago. She felt insecure about her small breasts and she wanted them to Read more…